Communication And Strategy Expert

This role required candidate to permanently relocate at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

About the Company


This company engages in the exploration, production, transportation, and sale of crude oil and natural gas. It operates through the following segments: Upstream, Downstream, and Corporate. The Upstream segment includes crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids exploration, field development, and production. The Downstream segment focuses on refining, logistics, power generation, and the marketing of crude oil, petroleum and petrochemical products, and related services to international and domestic customers. The Corporate segment offers supporting services including human resources, finance, and information technology. The company was founded on May 29, 1933 and is headquartered in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

Job Summary

This Company is seeking a Communication and Strategy Expert. The Expert will be responsible for overseeing just about every aspect of the business related to Branding, Communication, and Marketing. Communication and Strategy Expert is expected to support in matters related to Communication Strategy and monitoring major initiatives in Public Affairs Organization.

Responsibilities:

• Enhance the Public Affairs Operating and Interaction Model.
• Explore and expand the use of new technologies such as AI (Artificial Intelligence) and Data Analytics.
• Review Media Strategy and Management to ensure proactive engagement and evaluate media engagement strategies for announcements and campaigns.
• Assess and review the impact of Social Media Strategy through performance tracking and analysis.
• Coordinate the alignment of brand executions to ensure compliance with corporate goals.
• Identify, measure, and track appropriate brand indices to assess levels of operational management, communication effectiveness, and impact on business strategies.
• Support the Company's crisis communications activities, including crisis preparedness and media handling during crisis incidents.
• Refine Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) aligned with international benchmarks.
• Review corporate advertising and marketing plans for corporate brand promotion.
• Develop and execute creative campaigns to maintain alignment with corporate messaging and brand deliverables.

Requirements:

• Sound judgment and a keen sense of news and appreciation of the news cycle.
• Trustworthy and responsible, with the ability to handle confidential issues with sensitivity and care.
• Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to work in teams and manage teams effectively.
• Native English-speaking proficiency with excellent English writing and presentation skills.
• Diversified skills in media, media production, branding, and marketing.
• Proven experience in media handling during crisis situations, demonstrating the ability to respond calmly and confidently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to confidently engage with senior leaders.
• This role required candidate to permanently relocate at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
• Bachelor's degree in Communication, Public Relations, Marketing, English, or a related field in arts. An MBA or higher degree is preferred.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of corporate drivers.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and accountable, with a strong sense of responsibility.
• Self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision and is focused on delivering results.
• Manage colleagues and communications agencies to consistently deliver exceptional results to a high standard.
• Deep knowledge and extensive contacts across international business media (print/online/broadcast) and a strong understanding of social media.
• Minimum of 20 years of experience in Public Relations and Media Relations, gained from agency and/or in-house corporate settings, including at least 5 years of recent experience in the energy or oil and gas sectors.